While at rest (parasympathetic nervous system drive) we should be mostly nasal breathing. Merely by breathing through our nose, we stimulate more diaphragmatic inhales and exhales. Our Parasympathetic Nervous System is known as the ‘rest and digest’ system whereas our Sympathetic Nervous System is responsible for the ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ response.
Now, which one of those systems do you think we should be tapping into most throughout the day?
Read MoreWhat is an athlete? This may be an easy question for some people to answer. It could mean somebody who plays sports. It could be someone who excels at a certain sport or is great at multiple different sports. For me, it is a bit of a loaded question. I personally define an athlete as a person who has risen to the top of their respective field. And that field could be their sport, profession, or hobby.
Read More“Are you a real doctor?” It’s a question we see ALL THE TIME. And honestly, it doesn’t offend us! Rather, it shows us how much (or little) the world really knows about who chiropractors are and what we can do!
Read MoreWe firmly believe, and it has been shown through research, that movement can be a form of medicine, that’s why the word is part of our company name.
Read MoreThe knee has one primary job - flex and extend. If it is forced to excessively rotate or laterally bend because of hip or foot dysfunction, that is when we see knee pain.
Read MoreWe must start with the disclaimer that we believe everyone is an athlete. If you have a body, you’re an athlete. Whether that means you’re a weekend warrior pounding 7 miles on the pavement, beating your buddies in a round of golf over a couple beers, or even just crawling around on the floor with your little one - all of those activities require good athletic motion.
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